While many allergy sufferers say that having the ducts in their home cleaned was a worthwhile investment, the EPA claims that there is no proof to show the effectiveness of the procedure. For persons who are having increasing allergy symptoms, a chance at relief may be worth the investment in duct cleaning.
The cost of having heating ducts cleaned by professionals often is four to eight hundred dollars, so it is a good idea to check your ducts before scheduling the service. You can do this by removing a few registers to check inside the ducts.
Another place where homeowners often find a buildup of dust, mold and mildew is inside the heat exchanger. This part of your system needs to be checked at least once annually and if it is dirty, it should be cleaned. Turn off the system and open the service panel to check the heat exchanger.
Most duct cleaning services include cleaning of the heat exchanger as a part of their overall service. However, homeowners can clean the exchanger by using a shop vacuum in many cases. This may be effective when the homeowner decides not to have the system cleaned but notices that the exchanger is dirty.
As a part of the annual maintenance service many heating and air conditioning companies will lubricate all fans and motors as well as clean the heat exchanger. If all that is needed is cleaning of the heat exchanger, the service company may be able to do just as an effective a job at a lower cost. In addition, you will get the service your system needs.
It is pretty common for unlicensed companies offering duct cleaning service to show up in many cities. They usually offer their services at a very low rate. Any time a supposed cleaning company shows up with only a shop vac to clean your vents, you should send them away. Professional duct cleaners will have large and powerful machinery that is designed to remove the dust, dirt and allergens from your ducts. Before allowing anyone to go ahead with cleaning service be sure that all hidden fees are explained. Tell the technician you will only pay for what you agree to and will not pay any additional fees.
Both those in favor of and against duct cleaning agree that one key to keeping ducts clean is keeping clean quality air filters installed in the system. Dust and other particles can build up very quickly so be sure to check filters at least once per month.
Once you have had the system cleaned you will also want to change the air filter. Avoid using the cheap filters that do little to remove dust from the air that is circulated through the system and into your home. At a minimum, you should choose a disposable z-fold paper filter. The z-fold design gives more surface area for air to pass through so that it can be filtered without the flow being impeded. This is a key to efficient heating and cooling.
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